Each Move Has Specific Types

Each moves the Pokemon uses in battle has their own specific types. In a Pokemon Battle, you will need to choose which moves to use depending on the type of your opposing Pokemon, and your moves

Type Resistance / Weakness Example

AttackingMove

DefendingPokemon

Resistance

Fire

Grass

Attacker has advantageSuper-effective

Water

Grass

Defender has advantageNot very effective

Doubled Resistance Effects Damage Output

Some Pokemons who are assigned with 2 types has a risk of being dealt quadruple damage when both types' weaknesses are exploited. On the other hand, if this Pokemon was hit with a move that is "Not very effective" for both types, only a quarter of the damage will be dealt to this Pokemon.

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